expand

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de aumentar o tamanho, o volume ou a escala de algo, ou de fazer com que algo cresça ou se amplie.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming larger in size, volume, or scope, or to cause something to increase.

1. Increase in sizeB1formal

   To become larger in size, volume, or quantity.

   Expandir

   • The balloon expanded as it was filled with air.
   • The company plans to expand its operations overseas.
   • Metals expand when heated.

   Sinônimosballoonbloatdilatedistendenlargegrowincreaseinflateswellwiden

   Antônimoscompresscontractshrink

2. Elaborate or developB2formal

   To express something in more detail or to develop an idea further.

   Desenvolver

   • Could you expand on your proposal?
   • The author expanded the short story into a full novel.
   • She expanded her argument with additional evidence.

   Sinônimosamplifydevelopelaborateembellishexpatiateflesh out

   Antônimosabbreviateabridgecompresscondensecurtailshorten

3. Spread outB1formal

   To extend or stretch out over a larger area.

   Espalhar-se

   • The city expanded rapidly during the 20th century.
   • The forest expands for miles to the north.
   • His influence expanded beyond his home country.

   Sinônimosextendfan outoutspreadspreadspread outstretchunfoldunfurl

   Antônimoscompresscontractshrink